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P342 RCL

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,353 mi
Last recorded62,353 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 RCL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 62,353 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 62,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE † †UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO PLATIC COVERS † †N/S CHASSIS SUPPORT BECOMING CORRDED † †REAR PANEL BECOMING CORRODED † †N/S AND O/S/R FLOORS BECOMING CORRODED BY JACKING POINTS

Pass 18 Mar 2006 67,973 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 100?

Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
2,742
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
30,042
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10,901
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,840
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,073
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,400
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P342 RCL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 47,151 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 13,250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P342 RCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P342 RCL registered?

P342 RCL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P342 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P342 RCL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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